Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

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Effective Term:
Summer 2021

Course Number:
ITP 285
Course Title:
Deaf Studies Internship
Credit Hours:
3.5
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
75

Course Description

Provides an opportunity to gain practical experience working under the supervision of onsite mentors in an agency that serves Deaf people.Requires fifth term standing in Sign Language Interpretation Program or Deaf Studies Program and completion of Studies Internship Plan.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Demonstrate effective personal involvement in community issues and public policy.欧洲杯决赛竞猜app_欧洲杯足球网-投注|官网 interpersonal, organizational and political skill to advance individual and collective interest.Apply the RID Code of Professional Conduct in terms of confidentiality and impartiality.Behave in a professional manner in interactions with all clients.Track and calculate hours.Meet the outcomes mutually agreed upon by student and instructor (supervisor) for the internship. 

Course Activities and Design

 Students will begin by observing activities at the placement site. During the second week of placement they will meet with their mentors to determine appropriate tasks for them. Beginning with the third week of placement interns will, with the permission of their mentors and Deaf consumers, gradually begin to take over these tasks until they can function independently in the setting.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

On-site evaluation by internship instructor. At least one Deaf and one hearing evaluator should be used. Weekly journals and written assignments will also be evaluated, although onsite evaluations will constitute the primary means of assessment. Students must earn a total of 90 hours to receive credit for the course.